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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Los Angeles Downtownby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles Downtown by ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram Metro A Line
    2h 17m
    $30–45

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Pine to 7th / San Pedrobus bus 60
    3h 33m
    $29–45

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles Downtown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Los Angeles Downtown. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, then take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to 7th / San Pedro via Long Beach and 1st / Pine in around 3h 33m.

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